Nurses knowledge attitude and practice in preventing osteoporosis complications in China

Prevention of complications in patients with osteoporosis is becoming increasingly important. This study aimed to describe and cross-sectionally study the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nurses in osteoporosis complication prevention and to identify influencing factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 246 nurses at Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital between February 2021 and June 2023. All KAP scores were assessed and tabulated using a self-designed questionnaire. The mean knowledge score, attitude score, and practice score of nurses were 4.53 ± 2.88, 17.24 ± 6.64, and 31.25 ± 11.10, respectively. According to Pearson's coefficient, there was a positive correlation among the three scores, with correlation coefficients between knowledge and attitude scores and between knowledge and practice scores being 0.412 (P < 0.001) and 0.284 (P = 0.033), respectively. Multivariable logistic regression results showed that knowledge score, attitude score, and level of education were associated with practice levels. Nurses exhibited relatively high levels of attitude and practice, while knowledge levels were moderate. Standardized practice protocols and workplace training are needed to improve nurses' knowledge levels and translate knowledge and attitudes into practice for the prevention of osteoporosis complications.